Groundwater is heating up, threatening life below and above the surface
Global groundwater warming is a hidden but very significant consequence of climate change
Month: June 2024
Scientists lead the charge for equity in flood risk mitigation
Communities nationwide are dealing with flooding issues, whether due to atmospheric rivers, hurricanes or rising sea levels.
FIU team ups with world-renowned marine conservationist to spotlight South Florida’s coastal ecosystems
The area encompassing Biscayne Bay, the Florida Keys and Ten Thousand Islands was designated a Hope Spot by Mission Blue.
Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean
Climate change is exacerbating heat risks by making extreme heat more common, intense and long-lasting.
Video: What is climate resilience?
This bite-sized video explores the concept of climate resilience and how it helps people deal with climate change impacts.
‘Bluelining’ leaves climate-vulnerable communities without home insurance
Insurers are pulling out of areas prone to climate risk — even as they insure the fossil fuel companies contributing ...
Florida agriculture fuels algae blooms. How much remains unclear
Florida's Blue-Green Algae Task Force wants data on the state’s strategy for curbing farm-related nutrient pollution
Climate resilience is a matter of national security
By prioritizing resilience, Florida can safeguard the military readiness capabilities its bases provide the country.
Nature-based solutions help us adapt to climate change impacts
Natural features are an effective defense against erosion, storms and flooding – but only if we protect and restore them.
Why climate change is making parasitic diseases harder to predict
Biodiversity may create conditions, alongside global warming, for parasite transmission if we are not careful.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
